Established in 1933 in Toyama Prefecture, Sukenari is a prestigious company led by descendants of master blacksmith Hanaki Toukichi, who trained under Masamoto Hamono. Their reputation stems from mastery of the mizu-honyaki method—forging single-piece high-carbon steel with clay coating before water quenching, creating blades with perfect balance and distinctive hamon tempering lines.
Sukenari distinguishes itself through innovation with advanced materials. Beyond their superior mizu-honyaki blades, they've mastered crafting with ZDP-189—an extremely hard steel few artisans can work with. These blades combine traditional honyaki hardness with exceptional edge retention, perfectly blending traditional craftsmanship with modern metallurgy to establish Sukenari as a fine Japanese cutlery leader.
